Safa MasjidShri Mahalasa Narayani TempleShri Mahalasa Narayani DevalayaShri Kamakshi TempleThree Kings ChapelBasilica of Bom Jesus
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Ponda

Ponda is a town in North Goa district, Goa, India of about 18,898 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 20 waterfalls and 18 temples. The must-see places are Safa Masjid, Shri Shantadurga Temple and Shri Nageshi Temple.

15.4034° N, 74.0152° EPop. 18,898Station: Verna (VEN)Margao 17 km

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Within 30 km91 places
Within 50 km162
Must-see62
Notable229
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Safa Masjid, mosque near Ponda
Must-see

Safa Masjid

Mosque · 2 km

Must-see

Shri Shantadurga Temple

Temple · 4 km

Must-see

Shri Nageshi Temple

Temple · 4 km

Places near Ponda by type

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One day from Ponda

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:54 pm

56 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ponda
  2. Shri Shantadurga Templetemple · 45 min
  3. Shri Mahalasa Narayani Templetemple · 45 min
  4. Three Kings Chapelchurch · 30 min
  5. Shri Mahalasa Narayani Devalayatemple · 45 min
  6. Shri Kamakshi Templetemple · 45 min
  7. Back in Ponda
Today’s loopPondaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Ponda

By train

Verna (VEN), about 15 km from the centre.

By road

Margao 17 km · Vasco da Gama 27 km · Panaji 28 km. Directions.

By air

Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), Vasco da Gama — about 25 km by road; Manohar International Airport (GOX), Mopa — about 52 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ponda?

Safa Masjid (mosque, about 2 km), Shri Shantadurga Temple (temple, about 4 km), Shri Nageshi Temple (temple, about 4 km), Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple (temple, about 8 km), Shree Mangesh Mandir (temple, about 9 km), Shri Mahalasa Narayani Devalaya (temple, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ponda?

162 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 20 waterfalls, 18 temples, 9 beaches & coast, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Ponda?

Farmagudi Shivaji Fort, about 4 km by road; Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Fort (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Ponda?

Kesarval Spring Verna Waterfall, about 12 km by road; Pcce Falls (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ponda?

Start in Ponda, visit Shri Shantadurga Temple, then Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple, then Three Kings Chapel, then Shri Mahalasa Narayani Devalaya, then Shri Kamakshi Temple, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.